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Senior Citizen Discounts by State

Maine has the highest Population Over 65 (21.8%), followed by Florida (21.3%) and West Virginia (20.9%). Utah has the lowest (11.7%).

EconomicsPopulation51 states · 9 metricsUpdated Nov 23, 2025Original page
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Population Over 65

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Median
17.4%
Middle half 16.5% – 18.4%
Average
17.4%
50 states
Highest
21.8%
Maine
Lowest
11.7%
Utah

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Population Over 65
#
1Maine21.8%
2Florida21.3%
3West Virginia20.9%
4Vermont20.6%
5Delaware20.0%
6Montana19.7%
7Hawaii19.6%
8New Hampshire19.3%
9Pennsylvania19.1%
10South Carolina18.7%
11Oregon18.6%
12Arizona18.5%
12New Mexico18.5%
14Michigan18.2%
14Connecticut18.2%
14Rhode Island18.2%
17Wisconsin18.0%
18Ohio17.9%
18Iowa17.9%
20Alabama17.8%
20Wyoming17.8%
22Missouri17.7%
22Arkansas17.7%
24South Dakota17.6%
25New York17.4%
25Massachusetts17.4%
27Kentucky17.2%
28North Carolina17.1%
28Tennessee17.1%
30New Jersey17.0%
31Mississippi16.9%
32Minnesota16.8%
32Kansas16.8%
34Idaho16.7%
35Illinois16.6%
36Indiana16.5%
36Nevada16.5%
36Nebraska16.5%
39Louisiana16.4%
39Oklahoma16.4%
41Virginia16.3%
41Maryland16.3%
43Washington16.2%
44North Dakota16.1%
45California15.2%
46Colorado15.1%
47Georgia14.7%
48Texas13.2%
49Alaska13.1%
50Utah11.7%

What correlates with Population Over 65?

Pearson r against 2,115 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states, 1 near-identical series hidden. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Population Over 65 tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. % Of State PopulationElderly Population by State
    r = +0.99 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  2. People of Similar Age RankBest States to RetireA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.93 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  3. Death RateDeath Rate by State
    r = +0.66 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  4. Culture and Diversity RankBest States to RetireA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.63 · strong · n = 50
    Plot
  5. Cancer CasesHealthiest States
    r = +0.63 · strong · n = 49
    Plot
  6. Quality of LifePension-Friendly States
    r = +0.52 · strong · n = 49
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Population Over 65 tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. % of Households w Kids (US Census)Most Boring States
    r = −0.74 · very strong · n = 50
    Plot
  2. Sheep ProductionSheep Production by State
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 32
    Plot
  3. Total Mormon Church MembershipMormon Population by State
    r = −0.50 · moderate · n = 50
    Plot
  4. Number of National ParksOff-Grid Living Legal States
    r = −0.50 · moderate · n = 30
    Plot
  5. Total AreaMost Beautiful States
    r = −0.49 · moderate · n = 50
    Plot
  6. Total State AcreageFederal Land by State
    r = −0.49 · moderate · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Population Over 65?
Maine has the highest Population Over 65, at 21.8%, followed by Florida (21.3%) and West Virginia (20.9%).
Which state has the lowest Population Over 65?
Utah has the lowest Population Over 65, at 11.7%.
What is the median Population Over 65 across US states?
The median is 17.4% across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this senior citizen discounts by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Senior Citizen Discounts by State - Senior Citizen Discount List; Which U.S. States Have the Oldest Populations? - PRB.

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